Perwillowen · Suburb / Locality

Income in Perwillowen

What people and households earn each week, and how incomes are spread.

Weekly family incomes in Perwillowen are well below the national and state figures, with typical families earning $1,600. This gap highlights a local economy where most people earn less than the Australian average, though a small group of high-earning households creates a distinct split in the community.

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📍 Perwillowen, Suburb / Locality

Where Perwillowen sits — Median household income (weekly)

$1,562 ▲ +16.3%
  • $500–$607: 251 areas
  • $607–$714: 144 areas
  • $714–$821: 425 areas
  • $821–$929: 720 areas
  • $929–$1,036: 656 areas
  • $1,036–$1,143: 1059 areas
  • $1,143–$1,250: 924 areas
  • $1,250–$1,357: 1035 areas
  • $1,357–$1,464: 1449 areas
  • $1,464–$1,571: 885 areas
  • $1,571–$1,679: 1023 areas
  • $1,679–$1,786: 697 areas
  • $1,786–$1,893: 1085 areas
  • $1,893–$2,000: 633 areas
  • $2,000–$2,107: 664 areas
  • $2,107–$2,214: 622 areas
  • $2,214–$2,321: 678 areas
  • $2,321–$2,429: 379 areas
  • $2,429–$2,536: 214 areas
  • $2,536–$2,643: 221 areas
  • $2,643–$2,750: 148 areas
  • $2,750–$2,857: 192 areas
  • $2,857–$2,964: 80 areas
  • $2,964–$3,071: 82 areas
  • $3,071–$3,179: 72 areas
  • $3,179–$3,286: 96 areas
  • $3,286–$3,393: 32 areas
  • $3,393–$3,500: 211 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Perwillowen — higher than 51% of areas.

Median household income (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Perwillowen$1,562
4560, QLD $1,415
Queensland $1,675
Australia $1,746

Typical incomes

Median personal, family and household incomes.

The typical weekly personal income is $674, which is lower than most areas and a little below the Queensland figure of $787. Household income is more aligned with the state, sitting at $1,562 per week.

$674 ▲ +22.1%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $552
  • 2016: $586
  • 2021: $674

Median total personal income per week for people aged 15+.

$1,562 ▲ +16.3%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,343
  • 2016: $1,437
  • 2021: $1,562

Median total household income per week.

$1,600 ▲ +19.1%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,343
  • 2016: $1,666
  • 2021: $1,600

Median total family income per week.

Income spread

High earners and the full distribution.

While typical incomes are low, 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%. In contrast, very few individuals earn high wages, with only 5.5% of people making $2,000 or more weekly.

Household income distribution

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In Perwillowen, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

Personal income distribution

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In Perwillowen, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Income in Perwillowen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32301/perwillowen/topic/income